Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in Seoul, South Korea, honoring Indian soldiers from the Korean War. The memorial commemorates the contributions of the 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India during the conflict. Singh emphasized the importance of the memorial in strengthening India-South Korea relations and recognizing shared sacrifices.
- ▪Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in Seoul on May 21, 2026.
- ▪The memorial honors the Indian soldiers who served during the Korean War as part of the 75th anniversary commemorations.
- ▪The ceremony was attended by senior officials, military representatives, and veterans from both countries.
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 21, 2026) inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.The War memorial has been constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. It stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war. Rajnath Singh holds wide-ranging defence talks in Seoul, pushes strategic cooperationMr.
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